Spinach Lasagna Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

1/2

yellow onion (diced)

garlic cloves (minced)

1 lb

hot or sweet Italian sausage (casings removed*)

4 cups

chicken or vegetable broth

14 1/2 oz

can of diced tomatoes

14 1/2 oz

ounce can of crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

dried parsley

1/4 tsp

dried rosemary

lasagna noodles (broken into 2-inch long pieces)

3 oz

organicgirl baby spinach

1/4 cup

heavy cream**

8 oz

ricotta cheese

1 cup

shredded mozzarella cheese

1/3 cup

finely shredded parmesan cheese

3 tbsp

freshly chopped basil